Mel Niere is an experienced professional in education and marketing, currently serving as Marketing Manager, Marketing Specialist, and Recruitment Specialist at The Information Lab since February 2023, alongside the role of Workforce Development Manager at The Data School New York. Previously, Mel held various positions at the NYC Department of Education, including Mathematics Department Head and Math & Computer Science Teacher, where significant contributions involved curriculum design, professional development, and the implementation of educational technologies. Mel's earlier experience includes a tenure as a Math & Computer Science Teacher at the NYC Department of Education, a NYC 2014 Teach For America Corps Member, and leadership roles in student government at The City College of New York. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching, and advanced studies in Fullstack programming.